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Holy Clothes for Holy Work
Commentators explain that priests were required to wear special linen garments only while ministering in the holy, inner court. When they went out to the common areas to be with the people, they had to change into regular clothes. This practice maintained a clear and important distinction between sacred duties and everyday life.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 44:17–31
18th Century
Theologian
Regulations regarding the priests’ services (Ezekiel 44:18). The garments of the priests are defined, and various rules prescribed in t…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 44:19
19th Century
Bishop
They shall put off their garments.— The requirement that the priests are to wear their official dress only when engaged i…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 44:19
17th Century
Pastor
And when they go forth into the utter court
Out of the inner court where they minister, when they have done their se…
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Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 44:1–31
17th Century
Minister
This chapter contains ordinances relative to the true priests. The prince evidently means Christ, and the words in Ezekiel 44:2 may remind us that …